dick clark with johnny cash here, his wife june carter cash, their son john holding the trophy. >> the one and only michael jackson. >> diana ross introducing michael jackson, an award winner year after year. here with clark before rehearsals for the show. the stars were connected to clark. gloria estefan and the dalmatian she gave to clark as a puppy. he brought the dog that year. and tonight, after so many thank yous on that stage -- >> thank you very much. >> it's so year, huh? >> outrageous! >> reporter: tonight, they'll say thank you to dick clark. stevie wonder, who won 11 times -- >> thank you, everybody, very much. >> reporter: will perform again tonight, providing the soundtrack for a thank you to the man who gave the fans a say in which stars would win on that stage. the american music awards tonight right here on abc, honoring dick clark. have a good evening. good night.